3.9 School Climate

Indicator 3.9 School Climate (Research and Artifacts)

Researcher have found that a positive disciplinary climate is directly linked to high achievement (Barton, Coley, and Wenglinsky 1998; Bryk, Lee, and Holland 1993; Chubb and Moe 1990)

RESEARCH

Environments that are positive and affirming are also important to students (Davis, 2007, Robins et al, 2006; Banks, 2000, 2006; Mestre, 2004; Clayton, 2003; Gay, 2000, 2002; LeCompte & McCray 2002; Sleeter, 2001; Nieto & Rolan, 1997; Wlodkowski and Ginsberg, M. B., 1995; Ladson-Billings, G. (1994).

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ARTIFACTS

Evidence	Type
Boy’s Town Life Skills.	Artifact
Policies for student behavior, remediation, due process, appeals (Student Handbook - p. 21-25)	Artifact
Stakeholder satisfaction survey data (Central Catholic - 2009)	Artifact-GACC server - Data on F
Class_Tickets Graphs.xls Details Download 51 KB	Artifact
Teacher Evaluation Form 2011-2012.docx Details Download 26 KB Teacher evaluation includes classroom management and organization	Artifact
Documentation of number/percentage of disruptive events	Artifact-Matt Richardson (Principal)
Staff meetings provide time for discussions about climate	Artifact-Matt Richardson (Principal)
Building/Ground Improvements Central Catholic School Profile.2.14.12.doc Details Download 852 KB	Artifact - School Profile (p. 22)
Student/Parent/Community Involvement	Artifact
Posted and written expectations of student behavior (Warning - 3 colors; grade 2 - GOD)	Artifact-Room visitation
Curriculum reflects attention to issues of school climate (Social skills Bullying, Circle of Grace)	Artifact
Peer intervention programs (zone recess)	Artifact
Adult and student expectations (Teacher handbook, student handbook)	Artifact
Average daily attendance rate	Artifact
Student planner	Artifact
Teacher mentoring Mentoring - meeting report standard 3 (1).docx Details Download 16 KB	Artifact
Graduation rate - 100 %	Artifact - Joyce Stalp (Guidance Counselor)
Percentage of students entering higher education following graduation	Artifact - Joyce Stalp (Guidance Counselor)
GACC_Staff_Committees.pdf Details Download 29 KB
GACC_Maintenance_Request_Form (1).pdf Details Download 29 KB	Artifact
Indication that school climate is important and is used to help guide school decisions	Practice
Parents/community indicate that the school focuses on positive school climate	Practice
Staff affirm that they are involved in promoting positive school climate	Practice

Supportive Parents Association (SPA) contributes to special projects as requested by the principal and teachers. This year S.P.A. used their funds to help purchase Reading materials and items needed to replenish our Science Kits. They helped pay for two assemblies for our students. S.P.A. also gave each teacher $100.00 to spend over the summer for classroom needs and offered a $100.00 to help pay for workshops for each teacher. They donated $1,000.00 for our new security system at the gyms plus.

• The parents have two fund raisers for technology.
• Teachers donate time for Family Fun Day, a parish fund raiser.
• Teachers and board members work together at the annual Catholic Schools Week breakfast.
• Every Thanksgiving students donate food to the local food pantry.
• Parents and students work together to collect newspapers and cans.
• Students visit St. Josephs Assisted Living Home.